Overview
- The Ravens placed Hakeem Adeniji on the reserve-retired list on Sunday, removing him from the active roster while keeping the team’s contractual rights if he seeks reinstatement.
- Adeniji had signed with Baltimore on July 25 after a workout to a reported one-year, $1.215 million deal that was meant to add versatile tackle and guard depth.
- The 28-year-old is a six-season NFL veteran who has played for Cincinnati, Minnesota, Cleveland and Dallas and missed the 2024 season with a knee injury before appearing in 12 games for Dallas in 2025.
- His sudden exit reopens a roster spot and elevates in-camp backups Carson Vinson, Gerad Lichtenhan and rookie Diego Pounds in the competition behind Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten.
- By using the reserve-retired designation the Ravens preserve the option to reclaim Adeniji’s rights if he returns and gain time to either sign another experienced lineman or rely on younger players before preseason games.